Dear Family & Friends,
“But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out – he will be blessed in what he does. If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile. Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” James 1:25-27
This passage in James reminds us of our need to apply the Word of God to our daily lives. This includes being careful how we speak and how we care for those who have no or little means of changing their situation in life. Today Cheryl will be sharing on behalf of His Hands, Taiwan to both the Good News and Eternal Light congregations in a combined service. These ladies are certainly on the front lines of battling satan as he tries to kill and destroy lives. Please pray for Cheryl as she speaks, and for the ministry of His Hands, Taiwan.
We, like you, have been astounded by the number of storms recently in the midwest. We have been praying for the community of Joplin, MO particularly, since we know people that live, work, study, and minister there. We have also prayed for all of you that live in and around the midwest that you be protected from these violent storms. Let us all pray continually for those that have had such great losses.
The Eternal Light congregation is making plans for their VBS, which will be held in August. The elementary school is providing their facilities free of charge. They must have great faith in our people because they want us to accept 100 students. We’ll see how many God provides. So far each year we have had between 40 and 50 students, which is enough for the staff we have. Please pray for the preparations that are now being made.
Our home assignment travels begin Monday morning at 5:00 a.m.. We will first fly to Korea, then to Seattle where we rent a van to drive up to Bethany & Philip’s home. Their home phone number is (604) 625-3504. You can reach us at this number until the 6th of June. We appreciate your prayers as we travel and as we say good-bye here in Taiwan.
We are praising God for his favor on Cheryl’s brother, Tim whose home caught on fire a few weeks ago. No one was home at the time. The fire was contained mainly in the basement, but there is a great amount of smoke damage. Please pray thanking God that no one was hurt and for quick restoration of the living area of the house.
Thank you for praying.
God Bless,
John & Cheryl
1. Please pray for Cheryl as she speaks today on behalf of His Hands, Taiwan.
2. Lets us pray together for those that have experienced loss and fear because of the storms in the US.
3. Please pray for the preparations being made by Eternal Light for their upcoming VBS.
4. Please pray for our family as we travel on Monday to Bethany & Philip’s home.
5. Praise God that no one was hurt in fire at Tim’s house.
Posted on May 28th, 2011 by dunns
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